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Mac developer and writer at brettterpstra.com; makes the apps Marked and nvALT and writes extensively about Markdown and automation.
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MacBook AirHardware Apple
My secondary machine – and arguably my favorite computer ever – is my MacBook Air.
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
Blue SnowballHardware Blue Microphones
When a musical whim strikes, I have an Oxygen 49 and a few microphones (including my beloved Blue Snowball).
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
AcornSoftware
I use Photoshop and Illustrator when I have to, but I love using Acorn whenever it's feasible.
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
ColorSchemer Studio 2Software
I absolutely love ColorSchemer Studio 2 for palette design.
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
SafariSoftware Apple
My preference is Safari. If I didn't have to have any other browsers, I might still keep Chrome around, but since version 5, Safari has been my true love.
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
GarageBandSoftware Apple
I used to be a Logic Studio guy, but as my needs have simplified I've found GarageBand to be an amazing tool.
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
1PasswordSoftware AgileBits
I also wouldn't want to function without 1Password, Growl, Apptivate and Tags.
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
Espresso 2Software
Espresso 2 is rapidly becoming a favorite for me when it comes to HTML/CSS editing.
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
BywordSoftware
I favor Byword for prose, Scrivener for larger, more structured projects and TextMate for everything else.
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
iTerm2Software George Nachman
I tend to stick with TextMate, Xcode and iTerm2 most of the day.
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
MindNode ProSoftware
For the former I use a combination of MindNode Pro (quick maps), Mindjet MindManager (presentation maps) and a Fluid SSB running MindMeister (collaboration and embedding).
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
nvALTSoftware
For the latter I use nvALT almost exclusively, though my notes are all stored as individual text files (with OpenMeta tags) and can be added to, edited and searched from a plethora of apps and utilities.
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
ScrivenerSoftware Literature & Latte
I favor Byword for prose, Scrivener for larger, more structured projects and TextMate for everything else.
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
MarkedSoftware
I publish to my blog (WordPress) using TextMate, and do my printing and PDF output using Marked.
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
SpotifyService Spotify
When it comes to listening, I've all but forsaken my gigs of mp3 files and taken to Spotify and Musicality (last.fm and Pandora).
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
TextExpanderSoftware SmileOnMyMac
I use TextExpander practically every minute. I also wouldn't want to function without 1Password, Growl, Apptivate and Tags.
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
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